Removing Control Unit For Front-End Electronics

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Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit For Front-End Electronics

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Unclip control unit for front-end electronics from the bracket.
1. 1.1. Release the securing lugs with a screwdriver -A- .
2. 1.2. Pull the control unit for front-end electronics together with the intermediate holder -1- out of the bracket -2- in the direction of travel.
3. 1.3. Swivel control unit for front-end electronics and intermediate support out sideways in a downward direction.
  
  Fig 2: Unclipping Front-End Electronics Control Unit From Bracket
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Disconnect electric plug connections.
1. 2.1. Release and pull off electric plug connection -a- .
2. 2.2. Release securing clip -1- (-a- ).
3. 2.3. Swivel securing clip down and pull off electric plug connection.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connections
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Unclip control unit for front-end electronics from the intermediate support.
1. 3.1. Release locking lugs on intermediate holder -2- (-a- ).
2. 3.2. Remove front-end electronics control unit from intermediate holder.
  
  Fig 4: Unclipping Front-End Electronics Control Unit From Intermediate Holder
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